Western Bay of Plenty magic

Off a small, quiet, no-exit, country lane, tucked under the lee of the majestic ranges, just north of Katikati, enter this 7.1725 ha sanctuary with glimpses of the blue Pacific Ocean beyond.

The massive native garden is a legacy ready to be transferred to you, the fortunate new owner, with bigger and better trees than you could grow in a lifetime.

The puriri trees are huge and the kauri too. Fences have kept stock out of the regenerating forest for many years and the canopy is now strong. This land is covenanted and will stay green forever. You can build your dream home here and live in paradise.

Consent to erect a dwelling on this property has already been granted.

Bad news for weeds

Weeds are one of the biggest threats to our native biodiversity so when QEII reps are out doing their monitoring rounds they like to deal to the trickier ones on the spot if they can. Here QEII rep Trevor Thompson attacks a feral plum using Cut'n'Paste, a glysophate-based brush-on herbicide gel.

New Zealand-based company Landman Ltd is collaborating with QEII in the fight against weeds. In an exchange agreement it has given QEII supplies of its Cut'n'Paste herbicide for reps to use in covenants. For more information about the product go to the Cut'n'Paste website.